Synopsis
Investigates several well-known accounts of alien abduction as well as theories aimed at explaining why such reports cannot be true.
Denise Daley - Children's Literature
During the past several decades the number of people claiming to have been abducted by aliens has increased dramatically. In fact, estimates indicate that there may be as many as one million Americans claiming to have had an alien encounter. Do these extraterrestrial beings really exist? If not, why are so many people asserting that they do? The author of this book uses a sense of humor as she rationally provides possible explanations for all of the proposed meetings. The subject matter is interesting and the specific descriptions people provide of their encounters are intriguing. The photographs and illustrations add to the eerie and suspenseful feeling that this topic creates. There are a few complex terms but these are explained using words that are easy to understand. This book will appeal to many middle readers but especially to those considered reluctant readers. It is part of "The Unexplained" series. 2005, Lerner Publications, Ages 10 up.
Editorials
Children's Literature
During the past several decades the number of people claiming to have been abducted by aliens has increased dramatically. In fact, estimates indicate that there may be as many as one million Americans claiming to have had an alien encounter. Do these extraterrestrial beings really exist? If not, why are so many people asserting that they do? The author of this book uses a sense of humor as she rationally provides possible explanations for all of the proposed meetings. The subject matter is interesting and the specific descriptions people provide of their encounters are intriguing. The photographs and illustrations add to the eerie and suspenseful feeling that this topic creates. There are a few complex terms but these are explained using words that are easy to understand. This book will appeal to many middle readers but especially to those considered reluctant readers. It is part of "The Unexplained" series. 2005, Lerner Publications, Ages 10 up.—Denise Daley